Mesa/Boogie OOGIEBMESA Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 9)

CHANNEL 2 MODES:

RAW: This

Recto

mode is the lowest gain of the three in CHANNEL 2 s’ high gain lead channels. Its less saturated nature greatly

enhances the already versatile bevy of sounds the two original lead channels offered. The range of gain available covers an extremely

wide spectrum and it can be set to double as a formidable alternate clean mode, a low gain purring blues sound and beyond, all the way

up to a grinding crunch or searing solo sound. The TREBLE can be set relatively high (2:00) to add a

little more gain and shred when using RAW for certain crunch rhythm sounds. Don’t overlook the

amazing medium gain soloing potential RAW offers in CHANNEL 2 where, because of its more gradual

and responsive GAIN taper, a wide range of voice like single note solo sounds appear that benefit from

this more compressed, less saturated character.

VINTAGE: This high gain mode is the famous liquid

Recto

voice and it can be found in its original state

in CHANNEL 2. Its lush harmonic content and fat creamy feel has found its way on to so many record-

ings, it is now a staple for anyone headed to the studio for an album project. Single note solo work is

effortless as the strings become easy to play with VINTAGE modes musical and natural tube compres-

sion. Spend time learning the lower regions of the VINTAGE mode as the overlap between RAW and VINTAGE is a place where many

beautiful sounds lie. These two modes are similar enough when VINTAGE is set in its lower range and RAW is set in its medium to higher

range, and yet each possesses a character that is unique and identifiable.

MODERN: Aggressive. This is the word that best describes the menacing power of the

Rectos

most rebellious of all modes and appears

in its original form in CHANNEL 2. A take no prisoners, crushing assault of top end cut and lightning fast response creates a sound of

unparalleled aggression that has set a new standard for hard core sounds. The added tightness of the low end response combined with

the radically more present top end keeps the MODERN mode tracking accurately even at extreme gain settings.

NOTE: Keep in mind that the CHANNEL 2 MODERN experience can be further enhanced in a LIVE application by using the companion

power amplifier, the

Rectifier Stereo 2:100.

By connecting the EXT. TRIGGER MODERN jack on its Rear Panel to the

Recto Preamps’

MODERN trigger jack the power amp will track the preamp MODERN mode and auto-remove the negative feedback every time you select

MODERN on the preamp. This scheme duplicates the sonic authority as it recreates the exact circuit of the

Dual Rectifier Solo Head

in this rack mount platform.

NOTE: There is a slight volume drop when switching between CHANNEL 2s’ VINTAGE and MODERN modes when you are using the

RECORD OUT jacks connected to a console. This is a result of having to recreate the sound of the MODERN mode without a power amp

to remove negative feedback from. We duplicated the sound by notching the same frequencies that become recessive in the re-voicing

that occurs in the solo heads when the negative feedback is removed and are pleased with the results of this challenging task. The sound

has been created here without the unruly power section and the only thing

Recto

head owners may have to get used to is not getting blown

out of the room as you flip to MODERN. And if you just can’t get used to the well behaved operation direct, you can always connect up the

companion power amp and follow the above NOTE and blow yourself down.

THE TONE CONTROLS:

GAIN: Like most amplifiers, the GAIN Control in each channel determines its sensitivity and overall tonal characteristics. It meters the

amount of Gain that your guitar signal will produce. In the

Recto Recording Preamp,

we paid special attention to the amount and

frequencies of gain present in each mode, making sure the whole range of available gain is musically

usable. We also worked diligently with our suppliers to develop pots with tapers useful to players that

require that touch sensitive relationship of input signal level to gain saturation. An essential ingredient to a

great amps expressive nature. To maximize your expression, spend time learning the different regions of

the GAIN Control in each mode and tonal colors they enhance. Almost more - or certainly equal to the tone

controls - the GAIN Control shapes your sound.

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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS: (Continued)

INPUT

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CLEAN

FAT

RAW

MODERN

VINT

BRIT

RAW

MODERN

VINT

GAIN

INPUT

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CLEAN

FAT

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